Yes, subbing definitely helps. Most districts are receiving tons of
applications for each position. Talking to and making friends with the
principals, department chairs, and even the office managers (who practically
run the school;-))IS the way to go.

Sometimes part-time jobs come up at the last minute(or even mid-year), so
don't give up!

Good luck!

On 7/03/08, Natalie Chandler wrote:
> I'm glad there are kind and professional teachers out here in CO. The
> search is going ok, I've only had one interview out of the 40-some
> positions I've applied for. I hadn't interviewed in about 2 years so I was
> rusty, needless to say it didn't go as well as I had hoped but now I know
> the kinds of questions I'll be asked. I will have to sub another year and
> be vigorous about talking with every principal every chance I get. It's all
> about who you know, right?
>
> On 7/03/08, Windsor Gal wrote:
>> Good job, jj!
>>
>> Natalie, please be assured that there are kind and professional CO
>> teachers.:-)
>>
>> BTW, how is your search going?
>>
>>
>> On 7/02/08, jj wrote:
>>>
>>> Wow, did you see the typo in the responder's name to this one? None
>>> of us are perfect. Imagine if we treated our students like this? We
>>> should all be here to help each other on this chatboard.
>>>
>>> On 7/01/08, Nice way to malke a point - not wrote:
>>>> "I hope I never have to work anyone like you, Mr. Perfect!"
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for another fine example of a California educated person.
>>>> How dare spelling and grammar be considered.
>>>>
>>>> Oh wait, I can see the bleeding hearts club getting ready to make
>>>> excuses.